senseless reply
[ˈsɛnsləs rɪˈplaɪ]
noun phrasepl: senseless replies
resposta sem sentido
1. A response that lacks logic, meaning, or relevance to the question or statement posed
His senseless reply to the interview question made the interviewer wonder if he was paying attention.
Sua resposta sem sentido à pergunta da entrevista fez o entrevistador se perguntar se ele estava prestando atenção.
2. An answer that is incoherent, irrational, or devoid of substance
The student gave a senseless reply instead of attempting to solve the math problem.
O aluno deu uma resposta sem sentido em vez de tentar resolver o problema de matemática.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, a 'senseless reply' is generally viewed negatively in formal settings like interviews, classrooms, and professional meetings. In casual conversation, it may be dismissed humorously. The phrase is more commonly used in written English than in everyday spoken language.
NYC Slang
nonsensical answer / dumb response / talking trash
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